Israeli international Manor Solomon fired Leeds United to the English Championship title on Saturday with a stoppage-time winner in a 2–1 victory over Plymouth Argyle.
Solomon, a 25-year-old winger or attacking midfielder on loan from Tottenham Hotspur, scored in the 91st minute to seal the club’s return to the Premier League with 100 points. He ends the season with 10 goals and 13 assists, drawing praise for his dynamic play.
According to Leeds Live, he was “the most dangerous attacking threat” for the club. Leeds won 22 of the 31 matches he started, a club-record 71% win rate.
“At the moment, no talks have taken place about staying,” Solomon told Israel’s N12 News. “I have three more years left on my contract with Tottenham.”
Leeds is reportedly interested in a permanent deal, though competition and cost may complicate a transfer. At least three Premier League clubs are said to be monitoring the Israeli star.
Solomon was signed by Tottenham in 2023 and transferred to Leeds last season. The striker was met with anti-Israel and antisemitic abuse following his signings to both clubs.
Solomon was attacked online for his Israeli background and service in the IDF, and the news of his signing for Leeds reignited the abuse towards Solomon, with one X user writing that they’d rather the team be “relegated” than sign “that Zionist Manor Solomon.”
